The Girl He Craves

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Sophie’s pov

Aiden looked stunned for a few seconds until his face flushed with red and he awkwardly lifted his hand in his hair.

He scratches the back of his head and tore his gaze away from mine before clearing his throat.

“I’m not a stalker Sophie, I swear I’m not some kind of creep.” He then brought that hand to his chin and scratched it as he brought his eyes back to mine.

He looked as awkward as ever, face bright with red.

He cleared his throat a couple of times and laughed

awkwardly. “I suppose I should explain why I have a picture of you in my drawer.”

I nod, holding Ash on my lap as he played with my tresses.

Aiden sighed and started. “I had it for good luck. I couldn’t have you in my life so I resorted for-

He then winces. “Come to think of it, I do sound a bit creepy.”

He groaned, lifting his head to the ceiling. “I swear when it comes to you Sophie I never think properly.”

He then looks back at me, looking embarrassed. “I’m not even sure where to start to explain to you why I have a picture of you in my drawer.” He scratched his ears.

He was squirming and for the first time, Aiden wasn’t

composed. He was awkward and I found it oddly adorable.

To tease him more and make him even more awkward, I lift a brow and said. “How about you start by explaining to me where you got that picture?”

I tilt my head and stared into the ocean swirls that warmed my belly. “I don’t recall taking it.”

wanted to be anywhere but here. His awkward state

Finally I can manage to make Aiden

groaned and sat down beside me, turning his body in a way to face me. His hand reached out to hold my arm and he

everything. Promise to not look at me any differently.

my arm. I

best to ignore that

I nod, reassuring him that I

He gives me a crooked

that photo Sophie,” His neck crawled with a fiery blush that spotted on his cheeks. “You were so beautiful that day and I just couldn’t help myself.

made me want to capture it. I kept that photo ever since. Bringing it along wherever I go. I’m convinced it brought

looked away from me awkwardly. “Besides, I loved staring

face. He was embarrassed to look at me, perhaps thinking I was

But little did he know that knowing that I brought comfort and hope to him

still, I liked to see him

even more.

making Aiden squirm wasn’t a

outfit I wore. It was my birthday and someone threw the cupcake Mila made for me. I was angry and sad and went on the field. Little did I know a stalker was

than it

bit into my bottom lip and continued to tease him.” Who would’ve thought your daddy was a stalker then Ash. A mean stalker

of a stretch baby….I was simply checking to see if you were okay. You looked beautiful and I couldn’t resist capturing the moment.” He

see if

up on me, only stated at me from afar and took a picture

had to keep the bully appearance baby. I couldn’t

didn’t have to be a bully at all.” I shook my head in disappointment. “And I’m still not

cupcake.”I pouted.

his chin. “I was

narrowed my eyes. “Is that even a question? You were the biggest

up on this old

been a few years and

got off the bed. “Okay, wait here, I’ll be right back.” He said and lifted a finger to